I have two thoughts about the presidential primary we just had. First, on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024, I attended the Republican Caucus. I live in voting district Ogden 26. From my time as a poll worker around the start of 21st Century I know there are roughly 350 registered voters who live in ...
I have never been a faithful watcher of the “State of the Union” broadcasts. This year, because of the state of our democracy, I tuned in. I believe that President Biden did a fairly good job, despite the constant interruptions. I stayed for the Republican response from Senator Katie Britt ...
Utah is home to some of the nation's most talented small businesses and innovators. Our state has over 333,661 small businesses, representing 99.3% of all companies. As a Utah resident and a part of my family’s business, I work closely with many other Utah businesses, helping employers of all ...
Dear Fellow Utahans, I write to you today with deep concern over recent actions taken by Utah Republican lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session. These lawmakers, under the guise of governance, have passed legislation that aims to conceal their official duties from the public eye. Such ...
Wokeism is now pervading our medical schools. Physicians used to be the most respected profession, but since the debacle of covid-19 there is much distrust around the country. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is now so stressed in medicals schools, that many are encouraging the public to ...
Thank You Jordan Bigler! Reading Jordans editorial, A Present For Putin, in the Standard Examiner, March 4, I felt moved to jump in as well. For the United States to have been involved in two, two, world wars, and not see the handwriting on the wall yet again, is hard to believe. “For those ...
Our new Ogden Mayor has scored a few runs in the first inning. Breeze airlines, $5 million for our canyon waterline and most importantly firing the planner that was destroying our city. So a couple of issues. What will you do about my 70 year street with iron waterlines? This 1000 foot road has ...
On February 16, Mr. Thompson made numerous comments. Included were advice to self-proclaimed advisors and others who do not understand workings of God/the scriptures, Bible/scriptures are understood with help of Holy Spirit, Elder Kearon takes marching orders from heavenly Father not from ...
Every voter in Utah should read Mr. Greg Sanders letter (Thursday February 29, 2024.) What are the "core values" of the Republican voters in Utah? Mr. Sanders mentions several of Trump's values that have been in the news lately. Fraud, sexual assault, hush money and grabbing women's private ...
For half a century, I've been a relentless advocate for embracing the findings of climate science. I've noticed that, over the years, there's less outright denial of climate science but more what I consider misguided pragmatism. They ask, "Why invest in cleaning up our greenhouse gas ...